Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)

We wish our troops well, particularly those in Syria. As the Minister stated, the position is extremely volatile even though the international media appears to have moved away from it. Is the Minister in receipt of daily or weekly reports in terms of threat assessment? I presume that is an evolving situation given the events of recent days. Are there any plans to send any more Irish troops to Syria in an observation capacity? Will the mission in Syria end when Mr. Annan's work ends there or does the Minister see a long-term role for Irish troops in Syria?

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